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SUMMARY:Business Contracts 101: Understanding Common Agreements
DESCRIPTION:The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC)\, in partnership with the Vermont Small Business Law Center\, will host two upcoming educational workshops designed to help small business owners understand legal issues that commonly arise in day-to-day operations. \nThis first session will cover foundational contract concepts and terms\, key risk considerations\, and practical guidance for small businesses looking at common contracts such as customer/job terms and conditions\, MOUs\, leases\, or sales agreements. Following a one-hour presentation\, participants may sign up for a 15-minute breakout session for more specific questions in small groups or one-on-one. Participants are welcome to bring their own contracts that they are contemplating\, with the understanding that education and information will be offered\, and not legal advice relating to specific documents. \nRegister here. Both workshops are offered free of charge as part of BDCC’s ongoing business technical assistance programming and partnership with regional resource providers \n  \n\nTo Request a 15-minute breakout session: \nParticipants interested in the 15-minute breakout consultation during the second hour of the session must email Danielle Delaini at BDCC in advance. Breakout sessions are limited and will be scheduled on a first-come\, first-served basis. To request a slot\, email ddelaini@brattleborodevelopment.com with: \n● The subject line: “Contracts Workshop Breakout Request – April 23rd” \n● A draft of the contract or agreement you would like discussed \n● Your name and business name \n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/business-contracts-101-understanding-common-agreements/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T110000
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SUMMARY:Raising Growth Capital Beyond Vermont
DESCRIPTION:This two-hour webinar with live Q&A is designed for Vermont small businesses looking to raise larger amounts of capital and grow beyond local markets and lenders.  The session focuses on national-scale capital options such as angel investment and venture capital\, as well as alternative methods of fundraising. \nOur team of experts will break down how outside investment works\, what investor expect\, and how capital decisions can affect ownership\, control\, and the long-term direction of your business.  You will also learn common pitfalls to avoid as you scale and how to prepare your business for serious investment conversations. \nSponsored by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)\, this program is ideal for entrepreneurs seeking growth-oriented capital and a clearer understanding of the legal landscape around raising national-level investment capital.  Bring your questions and join the conversation. \nThis session is free\, but registration required: Zoom Registration \n  \nThis project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21031-0036 awarded to Vermont State Colleges/Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/raising-growth-capital-beyond-vermont2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Monday\, 5/4/26
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A \nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 1st Monday of the month. Follow the registration link to choose your preferred date. \n\nRegistration Required \nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nMonday\, 5/4/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 6/1/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 7/6/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 8/3/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 9/7/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 10/5/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:      Register Here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-monday-5-4-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000
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SUMMARY:Business Transitions – Selling\, Succession\, and Structured Buyouts
DESCRIPTION:Vermont businesses are changing hands in many different ways\, and planning matters.  This webinar with live Q&A focuses on the legal and practical issues involved in business transitions\, from traditional sales\, to more gradual\, structured transfers. \nTopics will include selling a business outright\, multiyear buyouts to employees or new owners\, and lease-to-own arrangements for business assets.  The session will also cover due diligence and its role in successful transitions\, especially when ownership changes over time. \nSponsored by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)\, this program is designed for business owners thinking about their next chapter—whether a transition is coming soon or is still year away.  Learn what to expect\, what to plan for\, and how legal guidance can help protect your interests throughout the process. \nRegistration is free\, but required: Zoom Registration \n  \nThis project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21031-0036 awarded to Vermont State Colleges/Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/business-transitions-selling-succession-and-structured-buyouts2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Thursday\, 5/21/26
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, 5/16/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 6/18/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 7/16/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 8/20/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 9/17/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 10/15/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\nThursday\, 11/19/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\nThursday\, 12/17/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-5-21-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Monday\, 6/1/26
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A \nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 1st Monday of the month. Follow the registration link to choose your preferred date. \n\nRegistration Required \nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nMonday\, 6/1/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 7/6/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 8/3/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 9/7/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:        Register Here\nMonday\, 10/5/26\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm:      Register Here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-monday-06-01-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics for Startups - Thursday\, 6/18/26
DESCRIPTION:Legal Basics for Small Businesses: A Free Bi-Monthly Presentation with Q&A\nThinking about starting a business\, or have some questions you have been waiting on since you started? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School\, for a conversation about the legal essentials of launching and managing your small business. These interactive sessions cover critical topics such as business formation\, contracts\, intellectual property protection\, and basic regulatory compliance. Each Zoom session includes a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegistration is limited to 12 per session. We host this event every 3rd Thursday of the month. \n  \nRegistration Required \n\nFollow a link below to register for an upcoming session. \n\nThursday\, 6/18/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 7/16/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 8/20/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 9/17/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm            Register here\nThursday\, 10/15/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\nThursday\, 11/19/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\nThursday\, 12/17/26:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Register here\n\n\n 
URL:https://sblc.vermontlaw.edu/events/legal-basics-for-startups-thursday-06-18-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational Presentations,Start-Up Basics,Webinar
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